Choosing Hope in a Racially Divided Culture with Miles McPherson #222

<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“The greatest thing we can do is love our neighbor as ourselves.” — Miles McPherson</strong></p> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Brian interviews Miles McPherson about his book, “<a href="https://www.milesmcpherson.com">The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation</a>,” in which he explains that we must learn to see people not by the color of their skin, but as humans created in the image of God. Miles also talks about his time in the NFL, how he overcame his drug addiction and how he went on to found the Rock Church in San Diego.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Miles has navigated his faith journey.</li> <li>How he built his organization.</li> <li>His top three tips for honoring somebody.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/The-Third-Option-audiobook/dp/B07F3CHF34/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14O8NH37TBL1U&dchild=1&keywords=the+third+option+miles+mcpherson&qid=1591633771&sprefix=the+third+option%2Caps%2C264&sr=8-1">The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation</a>,” by Miles McPherson</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003W2BAYI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=mortimer+adler&qid=1591633862&s=audible&sr=1-1">How to Read a Book,</a>” by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren</p> <p><a href= "https://milesmcpherson.com/">www.milesmcpherson.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sdrock.com/">The Rock Church San Diego</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“I think the secret sauce for me was being real. I mean, I talk about my sins all the time.” — Miles McPherson</p> <p>“As a church, we're trying to bring hope to every person we can, loving people where they're at.” — Miles McPherson</p> <p>“Whenever you're going through a trial and you wonder where God is, just remember that during the test the teacher is always silent.” — Anonymous</p> <p>“Be a servant. And understand what service you are providi